True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
84Outstanding
$22
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds Neo vs Syllable S105: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds Neo comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds Neo - Outstanding overall at around $22.
True Wireless
Syllable S105
46Weak
$20
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing CMF Buds Neo leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Nothing CMF Buds Neo
- Syllable S105
HearWiki score
84
46
Sound
7.4
5.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
2.6
Calls
7.8
2.5
Value
9.8
-
Price (USD)
$22
$20
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Nothing CMF Buds Neo is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds Neo adds USB-C. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- CMF Buds Neo20267 yr newer
- S1052019
What differsCMF Buds NeoS105
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
CMF Buds NeoS105
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 46
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 12.4 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Battery life
- 11 h
- 3.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 52 h
- 8.8 h
- Full charge time
- 10 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 5.5 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 4
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Nothing CMF Buds Neo
The CMF Buds Neo deliver impressive value for around $22, combining a punchy, bass-forward sound with surprisingly effective adaptive ANC and marathon battery life of up to 52 hours with the case. They offer a comfortable, lightweight fit, app support with a custom EQ, and quick charging, though some premium conveniences like wear detection are absent. Overall, they stand out as a top budget TWS option for listeners who prioritize bass, battery, and noise cancellation over extra features.
- Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound with good volume
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 52h with case)
- Con:No wear detection sensor
- Con:Finicky touch controls at times
- Con:No physical pairing button on the buds
Syllable S105
The Syllable S105 offers a compact charging case and very small, comfortable earpieces with a smooth, warm sound signature. However, its budget price comes with noticeable drawbacks in connectivity and overall build quality, making it a mixed pick for casual listeners seeking value.
- Pro:Compact and portable charging case
- Pro:Tiny, comfortable earpieces for long wear
- Pro:Smooth, warm audio tuning
- Con:Connectivity can be unreliable
- Con:Quality control concerns reported
- Con:Short battery life per charge
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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